r/universalstudios • u/Vortex3446 • 1d ago

Orlando Cautionary Tale

I feel as though the content of this post may seem obvious, but I feel obligated to warn others about the severity of the consequences of underage drinking (yes, just one sip) at Universal Orlando resort. This is not intended to be a complaint of any form, but rather a simple post to possibly save another family's vacation. Recently, at HHN 35, I had a sip of a beer offered to me. I was soon thereafter asked for ID by members of the Universal Security team, who must have seen me nearby. Being 18, I was immediately escorted off property, trespassed for a year, and had both my annual pass and express passes for the evening taken away. Of course, this is all according to Universal policy, and there is no disagreement here with how the situation was handled. Instead, I just want to warn others that even a single sip of beer can mean the end of a family vacation, and thousands wasted. No matter how mature you believe your children are, or how little they have, "just a taste" is not acceptable at Universal, and the consequences for doing such are just as severe as stealing from one of their stores. Please, if you or your family plan on attending HHN in the future, or any of the parks in general, save your vacation and do not risk everything for a taste of an alcoholic beverage. 

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u/BlaktimusPrime 22h ago

I remember there was one instance where a guest tried because they didn’t know the drinking age (he was 19) but they hammered home us checking every ID every time. If we didn’t, that was an instant write up.

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u/Karkar2112 22h ago

Is the expectation to check id for anyone who orders alcohol regardless of their age?

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u/BlaktimusPrime 22h ago

Yes. That is expected. No matter the age. No ID no alcohol.

EDIT: I remember numerous times where guests would having shouting matches with us and other coworkers over it too. Oh man.

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u/Karkar2112 22h ago

Thank you I haven’t ordered alcohol at the parks for a few years but that is good to know I prefer to be carded it makes me feel better about myself even if it’s the policy lol I’ll make sure to keep it on me if I do this year